Thaipusam — म्हत्व
Thaipusam is celebrated by Tamils when the star Pusam coincides with the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai. Devotees carry kavadi (burdens) and pierce their bodies as acts of devotion to Murugan.
Thaipusam — म्हत्व
According to the Skanda Purana, Goddess Parvati gave Murugan a vel (spear) to defeat Surapadman. Thaipusam commemorates this. Idumban (a devotee) carried two hills as kavadi; the kavadi tradition honours his devotion and Murugan's grace.
Thaipusam — पुजा विधी
- Observe fasting and purity for days or weeks before Thaipusam.
- Carry kavadi (milk, fruit, or elaborate structures) to the Murugan temple.
- Some devotees pierce the body (vel kuthu) as a vow; others carry pots or walk barefoot.
- Offer milk abhishekam to the deity; chant Vel Muruganukku Arohara.
Thaipusam — मंत्र
ॐ सरवणाभवाय नमः
oṃ saravaṇābhavāya namaḥ
Salutations to Saravana Bhava
Thaipusam — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●Sattvic diet before and after
Thaipusam — हेर नांवां
Tamil Nadu(தைப்பூசம்)
Kavadi, Palani, Palani temple
Malaysia/Singapore(தைப்பூசம்)
Batu Caves, large processions
Thaipusam — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Observe purity
- ✓Carry kavadi with devotion
- ✓Respect those who pierce
- ✓Offer milk
करनासचें
- ✗Do not force body piercing
- ✗Avoid disrespect to devotees
- ✗Do not pollute the temple
Thaipusam — FAQ
- Thaipusam म्हणल्यार कितें?
- Thaipusam is celebrated by Tamils when the star Pusam coincides with the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai.
- Thaipusam पुजा विधी कितें?
- Observe fasting and purity for days or weeks before Thaipusam.; Carry kavadi (milk, fruit, or elaborate structures) to the Murugan temple.; Some devotees pierce the body (vel kuthu) as a vow; others carry pots or walk barefoot.; Offer milk abhishekam to the deity; chant Vel Muruganukku Arohara.
- Thaipusam दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Fruits, Milk, Sattvic diet before and after
- Thaipusam दिसा कितें करचें?
- Observe purity; Carry kavadi with devotion; Respect those who pierce
- Thaipusam दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Do not force body piercing; Avoid disrespect to devotees; Do not pollute the temple
- Thaipusam दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- Thaipusam Muruganक समर्पित.